Live Blog: Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Second Half 🇺🇾 Uruguay v Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — FULL TIME! HEROIC CAPE VERDE IN MIAMI!
The match ends in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H. Cape Verde delivers a historic performance: they avoid defeat against two world champions like Uruguay, making a huge statement in their World Cup campaign. A game full of drama, comebacks, mistakes, and pure resilience.
Uruguay responded strongly after going behind, completed the comeback before halftime, but couldn’t close the game in the second half and ended up under pressure from a brave, disciplined opponent.
Final result in Miami: a draw, and a heroic night for Cape Verde.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — PURE DRAMA IN MIAMI!
Minute 94: dangerous counterattack from Cape Verde, but the Uruguay defense manages to deflect it out for a corner at the very last moment. Absolute tension in the closing stages of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY NEARLY WIN IT AT THE DEATH!
Minute 92: Agustín Canobbio leads a great Uruguayan counterattack, carrying the ball nearly 30 meters, but he runs out of energy and his final shot flies over the crossbar. Uruguay wastes another huge chance in a dramatic finish in Miami, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY SO CLOSE TO THE WINNER!
Minute 91: a great move by Darwin Núñez, who drives forward and sends a dangerous ball into the box, but no one can finish it off and Cape Verde survive a huge scare in Miami. Still 2-2 in a dramatic ending to this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY ALL OVER CABO VERDE IN THE FINAL STAGE
Minute 90: Fede Valverde takes a free kick that goes wide, but Uruguay is fully pushing forward. The Charrúa side has produced around five shots in the last minutes, pinning Cape Verde deep in their own box in a dramatic finish in Miami, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY KEEPING THE PRESSURE, BUT CAPE VERDE HOLDING STRONG
Minute 85: Uruguay keeps pushing forward in search of a winner, but cannot break through Cape Verde’s strong and well-organized defense, which is holding firm in the closing stages of this match in Miami, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY TRIES FROM DISTANCE AGAIN
Minute 78: Nicolás De la Cruz goes for a long-range effort for Uruguay, but the shot flies well wide of Vozinha’s goal. Still 2-2 in a very intense phase of the match in Miami.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — CAPE VERDE BELIEVES IN MIAMI
Minute 77: now it’s Cape Verde in control of possession. The African side steps up, pushes higher, and starts believing in a historic first-ever World Cup win. Uruguay is struggling and the match is completely open in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash. A heroic spell from Cape Verde.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY GOAL DISALLOWED BY VAR!
Minute 68: Uruguay thought they had scored after a scramble inside the box, but the referee checks the VAR and ultimately rules the goal out. Still 2-2 in Miami, with everything wide open in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — CAPE VERDE GROWS INTO THE GAME
Minute 65: Cape Verde steps up, takes control of possession and starts creating dangerous chances. Uruguay looks blunt in attack and struggles to build play in these minutes in Miami, with the match fully open in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — THIS WAS CAPE VERDE’S EQUALIZER
This was Helio Varela’s goal, capitalizing on a major defensive mistake from Matías Olivera to make it 2-2 in Miami. The match is wide open again in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — GOOOOOOOAL FOR CAPE VERDE!
Minute 60: defensive mistake from Uruguay, as Matías Olivera plays a poor pass and Helio Varela takes full advantage to level the match in Miami. Everything is tied again in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 2-2 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY STILL IN CONTROL, BUT CAPE VERDE RESPONDS
Minute 51: Uruguay continues to dominate possession early in the second half, but Lopes Cabral tries a long-range effort that goes just wide. Cape Verde shows signs of reaction and is no longer sitting as deep as in the first half in Miami.
🇺🇾 2-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — SECOND HALF UNDERWAY IN MIAMI!
The second half begins in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash. Uruguay looks to hold the lead, while Cape Verde tries to respond after going behind.
🇺🇾 2-1 🇨🇻
First Half 🇺🇾 Uruguay v Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — HALF-TIME!
The first 45 minutes come to an end in Miami. Uruguay struggled after Kevin Pina’s historic goal for Cape Verde, but fought back through persistence and completed the comeback with goals from Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio. Pure Garra Charrúa.
🇺🇾 2-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — THIS WAS URUGUAY’S COMEBACK GOAL
This was Agustín Canobbio’s goal that completed Uruguay’s comeback in Miami. The Garra Charrúa responded after falling behind and now leads Cape Verde on the scoreboard.
🇺🇾 2-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — GOOOOOOOAL FOR URUGUAY!!
Minute 43: The comeback is complete! Agustín Canobbio scores Uruguay’s second goal to turn the match around in Miami. The Garra Charrúa has responded with a huge reaction.
🇺🇾 2-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — THIS WAS URUGUAY’S EQUALIZER
This was Maxi Araújo’s goal, as he took advantage of the rebound left by Vozinha to make it 1-1 in Miami. Uruguay responded quickly and is back in the match.
🇺🇾 1-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — GOOOOOOOAL FOR URUGUAY!!
Minute 40: Uruguay levels the match! Maxi Araújo is there to capitalize on a rebound from Vozinha and makes it 1-1 in Miami. The Garra Charrúa responds after falling behind.
🇺🇾 1-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY KEEPS LOOKING FROM THE AIR
Minute 39: Canobbio delivers a cross and Maxi Araújo gets on the end of it with a header, but the ball goes over Vozinha’s goal. Uruguay continues pushing before halftime, but still cannot find the equalizer.
🇺🇾 0-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY CONTINUES CHASING THE EQUALIZER
Minute 33: Fede Valverde tries another long-range effort, but the shot goes wide. The Garra Charrúa is struggling to break into the final third, and Uruguay is turning to shots from distance against Cape Verde’s defensive block.
🇺🇾 0-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY LOOKING FOR THE EQUALIZER
Minute 27: Fede Valverde tries his luck again for Uruguay with a good volley from outside the box, but the effort goes over Vozinha’s goal. The Uruguayan side continues pushing for a response in Miami.
🇺🇾 0-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — CAPE VERDE’S HISTORIC GOAL!
Minute 20: this is the play that goes down in World Cup history. Kevin Pina unleashed a stunning long-range strike to score Cape Verde’s first-ever goal at a World Cup. An unforgettable moment in Miami.
🇺🇾 0-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — GOOOOOOOAL FOR CAPE VERDE!!
Minute 20: Historic moment! Kevin Pina scores Cape Verde’s first-ever goal in World Cup history. A shock in Miami as the African side strikes first against Uruguay.
🇺🇾 0-1 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY THREATENS IN TRANSITION
Minute 13: Fede Valverde drives forward on the counterattack for Uruguay, but his shot comes off slightly mis-hit and goes wide of the goal in Miami. First clear warning from the Uruguayan side.
🇺🇾 0-0 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — KICKOFF IN MIAMI!
The match is underway on matchday two of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H. Uruguay and Cape Verde are now playing the opening minutes in Miami.
🇺🇾 0-0 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — URUGUAY CONTROLING POSSESSION
Minute 10: as expected, Uruguay is dictating the tempo with long spells of possession, while Cape Verde sits deep in their own half, defending in a low block and waiting for counterattack chances in Miami.
🇺🇾 0-0 🇨🇻
Pre Match 🇺🇾 Uruguay v Cape Verde 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — TEAMS ENTER THE PITCH
Uruguay and Cape Verde walk out in Miami for the national anthems. Everything is set for kickoff in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
🇺🇾 vs 🇨🇻
🇺🇾 🇨🇻 — PRE-MATCH IN MIAMI
The teams are warming up on the pitch in Miami. Uruguay and Cape Verde are going through their final preparations ahead of kickoff in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash.
Key match for both teams
Today’s match in Miami could define another qualifier from Group H. Uruguay arrive after drawing against Saudi Arabia in a match where they showed control for long stretches but raised concerns in their attacking efficiency.
On the other side, Cabo Verde earned a historic point in their first-ever World Cup appearance, thanks to a memorable performance from goalkeeper Vizinha, who was crucial in keeping the team alive against Spain.
Now both sides know that a victory could represent a huge step toward the next stage. Pressure is increasing, as any mistake could leave one of these teams dependent on other results.
Uruguay lineup
Cabo Verde lineup
Uruguay: needing more attacking precision
Uruguay enter this match with the need to improve their attacking output. Against Saudi Arabia, the team showed good moments of football, intensity, and control of possession, but lacked clarity in the final third.
The Celeste generated chances, especially through the movement of their forwards and the late runs of midfielders, but failed to convert dominance into goals. The draw left the impression that Uruguay have the tools to compete, but must be more clinical inside the box.
The challenge against Cabo Verde will be different. Uruguay are expected to dominate possession and take control of the match, so quick ball circulation, width usage, and avoiding predictable attacks will be essential.
They must also be cautious of transition moments. If Uruguay lose the ball in dangerous areas, Cabo Verde have the speed and attacking quality to punish them on the counterattack.
With experienced players and individual talent, Uruguay know that a win would bring them very close to qualification, but they will need a more efficient attacking performance.
Cabo Verde: chasing another heroic result
Cabo Verde arrive full of confidence after a historic result. Their draw against Spain not only gave them their first point in a World Cup, but also confirmed their ability to compete against more established football nations.
The standout performer was Vizinha, who delivered an outstanding display between the posts and helped Cabo Verde withstand intense pressure. However, the team’s success was not purely defensive; they showed structure, tactical discipline, and resilience throughout the match.
Against Uruguay, the challenge will be to maintain that defensive solidity without giving up attacking ambition. Cabo Verde will need to stay compact, close spaces effectively, and take advantage of every opportunity to break forward quickly.
They are aware that Uruguay will likely dominate possession, which could open spaces to exploit. If they replicate their intensity and continue to disrupt their opponents, they could once again become one of the tournament’s most compelling stories.
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